Kinship Life Pathway Navigator

Location: White Earth • Open: 07-20-26 • Close: 07-31-26

About the role

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee is seeking a Kinship Life Pathway Navigator to provide individualized support to families enrolled in the WECARE program. This includes conducting formal assessments, developing family support plans, and serving as a navigator and support for families, White Earth Tribal Programming, and other community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Recruit families with children ages 0-18 years old using the WECARE Universal Intake Form to identify financial, educational, employment, and/or health needs.
• Plan and coordinate monthly opportunities for families to build social networks and enhance cultural connections.
• Communicate with families and programs to ensure goals are being accomplished.
• Develop and coordinate family support plans and team meetings with White Earth Tribal programs and outside agencies.
• Monitor family progress by compiling, reviewing, and reporting data.
• Comply with reporting standards regarding child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field such as early childhood development, medical field, or human services, or at least 3 years of direct experience providing services to individuals and families facing economic, educational, employment, and/or health challenges.
• CPR certification and Community Health Worker or Peer Recovery Coach certification, or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and related businesses.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.

Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to follow policies and procedures of the White Earth Tribal Council and Health Department.
• Understanding of the demographics, culture, customs, lifestyles, and geography of the White Earth Reservation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with families, co-workers, and representatives of other agencies.
• Proficiency in using personal computers to prepare reports, maintain records, search for and compile data.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve in the field, and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Sound ethics, judgment, and ability to make immediate decisions in difficult or emergency situations.
• Tact, emotional stability, and patience when dealing with distressed individuals.
• Ability to comprehend, process, and apply verbal and written information.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain paper documents and electronic files accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Effective and efficient use of area resources.

Benefits

• Full benefits package.

Pay

$22.51 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time.